“Pelsall and Brownhills with two canals”

This is an easy 5.25 mile with no stiles. We first follow the Wyrley & Essington Canal towards the outskirts of Brownhills where we join a disused colliery line, before crossing a field to enter the Cannock Extension Canal by Pelsall Road Bridge. From there we walk along the towpath back to our starting point.

NB Due to the imminent closure of the Fingerpost pub in Pelsall, the starting point of this walk and the eating arrangements have now changed as below.

Meet 10:15 for a 10:30 start on Thursday 5th March 2026 parking in Wood Lane, Pelsall WS3 5DZ. This is a cul de sac with adequate parking on the verge or on area of hard standing overlooking Pelsall Common.

We will assemble for the walk at Pelsall Works Bridge at the far end of the Wood Lane.

If you wish to stay for a meal after the walk we will drive to the nearby Toby Carvery, Watling Street, Norton Canes WS11 9ND.

Contact Clive Walker on [email protected]